A Conversation with Ivan Ingraham

On the first inaugural interview episode, I am joined by Ivan Ingraham. We take a deep dive look into Civil War Living History and how some unique reenacting opportunities led us to a greater understanding of the Civil War soldier, as we try to portray their daily lives on campaign. We also discuss combat of the Civil War, the average soldiers, battlefields, and a whole lot of book recommendations.

Books mentioned, referenced, and recommended:

The works and short stories of Ambrose Bierce

"A Yankee Private's Civil War," by Robert Strong

"Hardtack and Coffee" by John Billings

"Si Klegg and his Pard" by Wilbur Hinman

"Common Soldier, Uncommon War," by Sidney Davis

"The Union Soldier In Battle," by Earl Hess

"The Life of Johnny Reb" and "The Life of Billy Yank" by Bell Irvin Wiley

"Echoes of Battle: The Struggle for Chattanooga," by Larry Strayer and Richard Baumgartner

"Kennesaw Mountain, June 1864" by Larry Strayer and Richard Baumgartner

"Yankee Tigers: Through the War with the 125th Ohio," by Ralsa Rice, Larry Strayer, and Richard Baumgartner

"The Cavalry at Gettysburg," by Edward Longacre

"The Fighting Quakers: A True Story of the War for Our Union" by A.J.H. Duganne